Avian Cholera Outbreak in Redwood Shores Pond
An avian cholera outbreak at a Redwood Shores wastewater treatment pond and popular birding site -had killed more than 200 birds as of Tuesday, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Added Protection for Big-Eared Bat, CA Dry Spell Continues
Townsend's big-eared bat could get added protection from the state and more Bay Area nature news...
Photographer Tory Kallman Gets His Orca Breach
On a whale watching trip in the Monterey Bay, photographer Tory Kallman witnessed one of nature's great events—an orca in pursuit of lunch. One of the resulting photographs became Bay Nature's January 2014 cover image.
Which Species of Woodpecker Can You Find in Golden Gate Park?
As you walk through Golden Gate park you may here the 'knock, knock, knock' of a woodpecker working for its lunch. But as one reader asked, what species can you find in the park?
Muir Beach Reopens, CA Drought Deepens
Muir Beach reopens after a six month closure and more Bay Area nature news.
2013—A Bay Nature Year In Photos
For Bay Nature, 2013 brought environmental news, features and photography celebrating and capturing not only nature's beauty but its resiliency and vulnerability. Take a look at the year gone by in stunning nature photographs.
Dry year sparks fire and water fears, affects Bay Area bird counts
California's driest year in recorded history sparks fire and water fears, and more Bay Area nature news...
Big Sur Fire Nears Full Containment, SF Proposes Bottled Water Ban
Big Sur fire nears full containment as SF Board of Supervisors consider plastic water bottle ban and more Bay Area nature news...
Fox Sparrows Plentiful at Palomarin Field Station
This fall’s government shutdown left a two-week gap in Point Blue Conservation Science’s bird monitoring and banding data. But with the counts now in, the second half of October appears to have been a success, with researchers capturing and banding a surprisingly high number of fox sparrows.
What Do I Need To Know About Feeding Birds In My Yard?
I've started to put out bird seed in my North Oakland backyard and have enjoyed the visitors. What do I need to know about feeding wild birds in my yard?
